I am interested
in inter-disciplinary projects in applied science relevant to the
Engineering Studies major. In one project, students study factors that
control the efficiency of solar cells. In another project, students build
fuel cells and manipulate design parameters to study their effects on the
operation of these cells. Funding for this project is provided by
NSF-STEP GEMS Grant #DUE-0336571 and UWG-SRAP 06-07 Grant.

I am involved
in developing nanotechnology based activities that can be used in lower
and upper level chemistry courses. One activity currently being developed
involves using spectroscopy to study structural characteristics of single
walled nanotubes. Funding for this project is provided by NSF-STEP GEMS
Grant #DUE-0336571 and UWG-FRG 06-07 Grant.

I am actively
participating in science education projects. In collaboration with Dr.
Gail Marshall in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
professional development workshops are offered for K-12 teachers in the
area of learning and teaching science by the inquiry method. Funding for
this project is provided by Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA), Title II,
Part A Grant “Excursions in Inquiry for Teachers” for 2006-07.